The nanny who became a surrogate mother to Peaches Geldof in the wake of her mum Paula Yates's death has paid a touching tribute following the 25-year-old's tragic death, describing her as "the most tender part of my heart and soul".

"She has been the greatest joy, the greatest blessing, the most tender part of my heart and soul," said Anita Debney, who was employed by Sir Bob Geldof and Paula Yates to care for their children when Peaches was a toddler .

"I loved her through the good times and the bad. We struggled and survived the darkest of times.

"She overcame so much and my love and appreciation of her indomitable spirit never wavered."

Her thoughts moved to Peaches' two young boys, who are both under the age of two. "The joy we shared in her beautiful babies was so deep and meaningful and filled both of our hearts with love and devotion," she told The Mirror.

"She blossomed in motherhood and excelled at raising the sweetest, happiest babies in the world...

"What a wonderful legacy she has left to the world. My darling girl. You almost made it."

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